Global-GMDs: The global map of geomagnetic disturbances

Abstract

To improve the understanding and monitoring the impacts of geomagnetic disturbances (GMDs) on power grids globally, the presented software, Global-GMDs, uses magnetic field measurements from geomagnetic observatories worldwide and Kriging method to generate global maps of GMDs. It provides better observational information during a solar storm to power grid operations and other crucial infrastructures. It can also help researchers to assess the GMDs prediction model by comparing with Global-GMDs maps and to get better understanding of physics mechanisms.

Keywords

• Geomagnetic disturbances
• Magnetic field measurement
• Geomagnetic storm
• Geomagnetically induced currents